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Abdullah Kadwani
Born (1968-08-08) August 8, 1968 (age 56)
Karachi, Pakistan
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, GMD Geo Entertainment/Geo TV,[1][2] Co-founder 7th Sky Entertainment[3]
Known forProducing drama serials and films
ChildrenHaroon Kadwani & Shahvir Kadwani
Website7thsky.biz

Abdullah Kadwani (Urdu: عبدالله کڈوانی) is a Pakistani actor, producer, and director.

As of 2019, he holds the position of group managing director at Geo Entertainment, a leading television network in Pakistan.[4][5] He is currently responsible for "Geo Entertainment Holdings of TV channels: Geo Films, Geo Kahani, Fire Records, and all Geo Entertainment properties."[6]

In an article by the Daily Times Pakistan, it was reported that Abdullah Kadwani was among the esteemed panel of judges from around the world for the prestigious Rose d'OR Awards.[7][8]

Being a renowned Pakistani actor, director and producer, Kadwani has an experience of more than 25 years in the film and TV industry of Pakistan.[9] He has three children. One of them, Haroon Kadwani, recently appeared in the blockbuster movie Ruposh and is an aspiring actor like his father. He has produced and created several popular award-winning drama serials, including Khaani (2017), Khuda Aur Mohabbat (2021), Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishan (2009), Daam (2010), Doraha (2008), and Shehr e Zaat (2012).[10]

Career

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Fashion model

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In an interview with Images by Dawn, Abdullah Kadwani mentions his early days as a model,[11] as he remained among the top models in the country during the 1990s, having more than 25 television commercials to his credit.[12]

Actor

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In 1995, he appeared in STN's Chand Grehan, while in 1994, he starred in a PTV telefilm, Adam Hawwa Aur Shaitan, and he worked in Hawain in 1997. Later performed in more than fifty television drama serials until 2012.

Producer

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Kadwani formed 7th Sky Entertainment, a premier broadcast and film entertainment company in 2004.[13][14] It is reported that under the leadership of Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, 7th Sky Entertainment has produced over 130 projects in a span of 16 years.[15]

Filmography

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Television serials

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As producer Year of Release
Heer Da Hero[16] 2023
Tere Aany Se[17]
Abdullah[18]
Nikah[19][20]
Grift[21]
Tere Bin[22][23] 2022
Farq[24]
Zindagi Aik Paheli[25]
Qalandar (TV series)
Siyani[26]
Guddu (TV series)
Daraar [27]
Mushkil[28]
Zakham (TV series)
Chauraha (TV series)
Meray Humnasheen
Dil Awaiz
Chaudhry & Sons
Maamlaat
Nisa
Dil Zaar Zaar
Badzaat
Inteqam[29]
Aye Musht-E-Khaak[30] 2021
Fasiq (TV series)
Dil-e-Momin
Mohabbat Chor Di Maine [31]
Banno [32]
Mohabbat Daagh Ki Surat
Rang Mahal[33]
Dour (TV serial)[34][35]
Khuda Aur Mohabbat (season 3)
Mohlat
Ishq Jalebi
Mujhe Khuda Pay Yaqeen Hai
Qayamat (TV series)
Main Agar Chup Hoon 2020
Kasa-e-Dil
Fitrat (TV series)
Aik Aur Munafiq [36][37]
Umeed (TV series)
Uraan (2020 TV series)
Bandhay Aik Dor Say
Dikhawa
Raaz-e-Ulfat
Mehar Posh
Deewangi
Khoob Seerat
Muqaddar (TV series)
Munafiq (TV series)
Dil Kiya Karay 2019
Tu Mera Junoon
Kahin Deep Jaley
Dil-e-Gumshuda
Piya Naam Ka Diya
Ramz-e-Ishq
Mere Mohsin
Darr Khuda Say
Bharosa Pyar Tera
Shahrukh Ki Saliyan
Makafaat (TV series)
Dolly Darling
Mera Rab Waris
Romeo Weds Heer 2018
Seerat
Aye Dil Tu Bata [38][39]
Naulakha (TV series)
Tum Se Hi Talluq Hai
Hum Chale Aaye
Dino Ki Dulhaniya
Aik Thi Rania
Mera Khuda Jane
Ghar Titli Ka Par 2017
Shikwa Nahin Kisi Se [40]
Khaani[41]
Shayad
Yaar-e-Bewafa
Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai
Apnay Paraye [42]
Aitbaar [43]
Hiddat
Tishnagi Dil Ki
Khaali Haath
Meray Jeenay Ki Wajah [44]
Hasratein [45] 2016
Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain
Noor-e-Zindagi
Tum Kon Piya
Bahu Raniyaan [46]
Izn-e-Rukhsat
Maan 2015
Tum Mere Kya Ho
Inteha [47]
Roothi Roothi Zindagi [48]
Jeena Dushwar Sahi [49]
Chaahat [50]
Kanch Ke Rishtay [51]
Googly Mohalla
Love Mein Twist [52]
Gila Kis Say Karain [53]
Shab e Zindagi [54] 2014
Searey Ghat Ki Farzana [55]
Aik Pal
Taar-e-Ankaboot[56]
Iqraar
Daag-e-Nidamat [57]
Jahan Aara Begum [58]
Mere Meherbaan
Saari Bhool Hamari Thi
Koi Deepak Ho [59]
Gumaan [60]
Rukhsaar (TV series)
Shehr-e-Ajnabi
Dard Aashna [61]
Teri Ulfat Mein [62]
TUC The Lighter Side of Life 2013
Tumhara Sath Jo Hota [63]
Tere Pyar Ke Bharose [64]
Ghayal [65]
Gohar-e-Nayab
Roshan Sitara[66] 2012
Mirat-ul-Uroos (TV series)
Ashk (TV series)
Shehr-e-Zaat
Dil Ko Manana Aya Nahi [67]
Eeman [68]
Shakoor Sahab [69] 2011
Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya
Meray Charagar [70]
Zip Bus Chup Raho
Aurat Ka Ghar Konsa [71]
Daam 2010
Omer Dadi Aur Gharwale
Pyar Main Twist [72]
Teri Meri Kahani (film)
Ronaq Jahan Ka Nafsiyati Gharana [73]
Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan 2009
Flirting Ke Side Effects [74]
Nestlé Nesvita Women of Strength '09
Andata [75]
Sotayli [76]
Tere Liye [77]
Doraha (TV series) 2008
Kitni Dour Kitnay Pass [78]
Chaar Chaand [79]
Khuab Toot Jatey Hain [80]
Sarkar Sahab [81] 2007
Yaadain [82]
Wilco (2007 ISPR Drama) [83]
Jaal (TV series)
Koi Tou Baarish [84]
Makan 2006
Manzil
Riyasat 2005
Shiddat [85]
Dost [86]
Ana (2004 TV series)[87] 2004
Moorat
Telefilms Year of Release
Mast Mohabbat 2022
Ruposh[88][89]
Love Life Ka Law[90]
Romantic Razia[91] 2021
Daadi Ka Damaad [92][93]
Teri Meri Kahani (film)
Filmy Siyappa [94]
Zoya Ne Haan Kardi [95]
Dil Tera Hogaya 2020
Tere Pyar Main[96][97]
Love Siyappa[98][99]
Aur Ghanti Baj Gai [100] 2015

Films

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See also

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